Holy crap, I'm finally coming to Buffalo! 53 years in the making

[NoName]

On 9/8/2025 at 12:57 AM, reddogblitz said:

 

I am super jacked about the win and things are great.  HUGE WIN

 

I do however wish Coach McDermott would stop trying to be too fancy with the 2 point conversions and just kick it and take our point and be happy. He really put us behind the 8 ball doing that tonight but we prevailed. Yay!

 

 

On 9/15/2025 at 8:53 AM, TFBillsfan said:

I actually think there are many Bills fans who fall in this category. Born and raised in the Midwest, now living in Atlanta, without any ties to Buffalo. Been a fan since the mid 80’s. Been to multiple games in Buffalo. Love what the city and fans represent and love passing that tradition on to my daughter. Our family will be there for the Saints game.

 

LETS GO BUFFALO! BillsMafia is everywhere!

Born in raised Baltimore and I have been a Bills fan since I jumped on the bandwagon during their first Super Bowl season. 
 

I visited  Buffalo for the first time this past summer and saw them in training camp at St John.

i was blown away by how nice and welcoming the people in Buffalo were.

 

The highlight of my trip was running into Keon Coleman on my 50th birthday at the Bills store in orchard park. He was since a chill guy.  I ended up getting in an M and T bank commercial with him and he bought me a bunch of Bills merch.  
 

I wear it all for good luck during the Bills games.  I love the city of Buffalo a lot, it feels like my kind of city.

 

i now live in between Baltimore and Washington and hear all kinds of crap from both Commanders and Ravens fans.
 

Go Bills! And great post by the op. 

[billsfanmiamioh]

My seasons are in 109, my sister and brother in law and another couple are using my seats this week or else I’d buy ya a cold one!
 

You’ll love the seats, I’m in row 27 and you still feel very close to the action. Pro tip, use the bathroom by the small bills store right outside 110. It may look like the line is long but it moves fairly quick. Way faster than the first one that you see after entering the gate when you head down into the concourse area. 
 

Enjoy the final squishing of the fish at the Ralph! 

[Sierra Foothills]

On 9/14/2025 at 11:38 PM, Hellcamino said:

Hi all!

I am 58 years old. I grew up in central Illinois. been in LA for last 38 yrs.  In 1973, as a 5 year old, I watched with my Dad the game that OJ went over 2,000 and I was hooked.

I have been a diehard Bills fan ever since. I've been to about 40 games over the years at many different stadiums but have never actually been to Buffalo itself.

Made plans many times that always got thwarted for one reason or another. With this being that last season at the stadium, I made sure to make it happen this time!

My 19yr old son and I are coming for the Thursday night game this week!  We are sitting in sec 110 and can't wait!

This is my living room for football season. and only a little bit of it.   The Wife only allows it during the season. lol!

 

@Hellcamino, not to pry (and feel free not to answer)... how long will you be in Buffalo and what's on your list of places to go/eat/things to do?

 

12 hours ago, DrMaxPower said:

This post hits home!

 

Never been anywhere near Buffalo/WNY but had to make a pilgrimage before they close the barn.

 

As an 8 year old watching the 1990 Superbowl, I had to pick a team to cheer for. Apparently I'm a glutton for punishment because I stuck with them ever since. The only kid in school with a Bills hat when everyone else was wearing Niners or Cowboys or Lolphins.

 

Taking my dad to celebrate his 75th birthday and bringing my 8 year old son. I've been bookmarking posts for a few months on where to eat and what to do. Looking forward to making some memories!

 

@DrMaxPower, same question for you.

 

I'm really curious what you guys have gleaned from being in this community!

 

Thanks!

 

[Hellcamino]

7 hours ago, Pete said:

Get some Beef on Weck at Schwabl's, it’s been open since 1837.

Thanks! We were looking for a good beef on Weck place! 
we got in last night and plan on eating all day today!!

[Hellcamino]

4 hours ago, Sierra Foothills said:

 

@Hellcamino, not to pry (and feel free not to answer)... how long will you be in Buffalo and what's on your list of places to go/eat/things to do?

 

 

@DrMaxPower, same question for you.

 

I'm really curious what you guys have gleaned from being in this community!

 

Thanks!

 

We got in late last night. We really only have today as our free day to see stuff. We plan on tailgaiting all day tomorrow and we leave Friday. Our food targets are Gabriels Gate for Wings, Mr Pizza,and Schwabls for beef on Weck. 
 

other than food we are just gonna drive around and soak the place in!

I have always gotten the feeling from people I have known from here that this place is very similar to the town I grew up in the midwest. Finally gonna find out today.  

Edited September 17 by Hellcamino

[Hellcamino]

If any of you spot me, come say hi!

my son and I are both 6’5” beanpoles with long hair. I’ll be wearing this sick Nikki Sixx Bills Jersey!  https://share.icloud.com/photos/0bciGHsj3BD6K4QHteUFftozw

when Motley Crue played at Highmark in ‘22. The Bills made custom jerseys for all the guys in the band. My good friend is their road manager and told me Nikki didn’t care about that stuff so he gave it to me! I think Vince Neal wore his for their encore.

Edited September 17 by Hellcamino

[Hellcamino]

Surprised nobody has commented on the SB28 World Champs hat! Thats real!

[Draconator]

10 minutes ago, Hellcamino said:

If any of you spot me, come say hi!

my son and I are both 6’5” beanpoles with long hair. I’ll be wearing this sick Nikki Sixx Bills Jersey!  https://share.icloud.com/photos/0bciGHsj3BD6K4QHteUFftozw

when Motley Crue played at Highmark in ‘22. The Bills made custom jerseys for all the guys in the band. My good friend is their road manager and told me Nikki didn’t care about that stuff so he gave it to me! I think Vince Neal wore his for their encore.

That's pretty dang cool!

[SageAgainstTheMachine]

The moment you step out into the stadium from the concourse and suddenly the whole field is in view...really take that in, because it'll be something you never forget.  

[TheBrownBear]

Wow! F'ing awesome! Excited for you and your kid!  I brought my longhaired guitarist 11 year old son to Buffalo this summer from SoCal and he loved it.  Checked out the new stadium construction and bought some jerseys from the team store.

 

You guys are going to love it!  Nothing beats a Buffalo gameday atmosphere and tailgate.

1 hour ago, Hellcamino said:

We got in late last night. We really only have today as our free day to see stuff. We plan on tailgaiting all day tomorrow and we leave Friday. Our food targets are Gabriels Gate for Wings, Mr Pizza,and Schwabls for beef on Weck. 
 

other than food we are just gonna drive around and soak the place in!

I have always gotten the feeling from people I have known from here that this place is very similar to the town I grew up in the midwest. Finally gonna find out today.  

Since you'll be down in Allentown, take a quick trip to Elmwood and walk the neighborhood and check out the shops. Make sure you see the architecture of city hall downtown. Swing by Delaware Park if you have a chance. Canalside is cool too. (this assumes the weather is good today?)

[Hellcamino]

47 minutes ago, SageAgainstTheMachine said:

The moment you step out into the stadium from the concourse and suddenly the whole field is in view...really take that in, because it'll be something you never forget.  

I’ve literally dreamt of that moment since I was 5! I think I will start crying honestly

[Hellcamino]

39 minutes ago, TheBrownBear said:

Wow! F'ing awesome! Excited for you and your kid!  I brought my longhaired guitarist 11 year old son to Buffalo this summer from SoCal and he loved it.  Checked out the new stadium construction and bought some jerseys from the team store.

 

You guys are going to love it!  Nothing beats a Buffalo gameday atmosphere and tailgate.

Since you'll be down in Allentown, take a quick trip to Elmwood and walk the neighborhood and check out the shops. Make sure you see the architecture of city hall downtown. Swing by Delaware Park if you have a chance. Canalside is cool too. (this assumes the weather is good today?)

We are planning to hit elmwood after we have lunch today. Weather is great today. Feels like home

[Augie]

2 hours ago, Hellcamino said:

Thanks! We were looking for a good beef on Weck place! 
we got in last night and plan on eating all day today!!

 

If you go to Schwabl’s, it would be a shame not to have the German potato salad. I flew in a week ago today and took my wife there straight from the airport. Be forewarned, the building is so old the men’s room is no bigger than the bathroom on the plane….but at least it’s inside! 

 

There are a lot of great places for BoW and I tried several of them. There was just not enough time for all the foods I was craving! 

[machine gun kelly]

Have a blast bud.  Theres a chance my wife and i might after 35 years may move back.  It’s wrapped around career stuff, but she gave me the green light.  Have a blast tomorrow night.  Youll have a ball.

[Sierra Foothills]

4 hours ago, Hellcamino said:

We got in late last night. We really only have today as our free day to see stuff. We plan on tailgaiting all day tomorrow and we leave Friday. Our food targets are Gabriels Gate for Wings, Mr Pizza,and Schwabls for beef on Weck. 
 

other than food we are just gonna drive around and soak the place in!

I have always gotten the feeling from people I have known from here that this place is very similar to the town I grew up in the midwest. Finally gonna find out today.  

 

Thanks for the reply.

 

Wishing you and your family a fun, safe, and meaningful visit!

 

[PonyBoy]

On 9/15/2025 at 8:14 AM, Ridgewaycynic2013 said:

Remember the 'October Surprise' lake effect snowstorm, October 13, 2006?  You can have crazy autumn weather in WNY. 😁

 

That storm predicated the wife and I to ask ourselves a question after it destroyed our neighborhood, no power for 8 days.

 

We can live anywhere we want in the US. We don't have kids, our jobs were transferrable.

What the hell are we doing in Buffalo NY. A couple of months later we moved to beautiful San Diego, now Idaho. Way milder in the valley west of Boise.

 

I said I wouldn't move back to Buffalo out of spite. As I get older, never say never, but I really like it out West.

[Hellcamino]

6 hours ago, TheBrownBear said:

Wow! F'ing awesome! Excited for you and your kid!  I brought my longhaired guitarist 11 year old son to Buffalo this summer from SoCal and he loved it.  Checked out the new stadium construction and bought some jerseys from the team store.

 

You guys are going to love it!  Nothing beats a Buffalo gameday atmosphere and tailgate.

Since you'll be down in Allentown, take a quick trip to Elmwood and walk the neighborhood and check out the shops. Make sure you see the architecture of city hall downtown. Swing by Delaware Park if you have a chance. Canalside is cool too. (this assumes the weather is good today?)

Already planned on hiting Elmwood!

we saw Canalside earlier today

[SoCal Deek]

6 hours ago, SageAgainstTheMachine said:

The moment you step out into the stadium from the concourse and suddenly the whole field is in view...really take that in, because it'll be something you never forget.  

Funny you bring that up. When I was there in August I walked out of the tunnel to experience it for the first time in many many years. Then…I went back up the tunnel and filmed the same thing from my phone. Had to capture it for the rest of the gang back home.

 

And FYI, the architectural term for those tunnels is “vomitory”….honestly. 

[Hellcamino]

So hungry!

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[behind a post WMS69]

Nobody ever suggests it, but if you're up for some real history and you're downtown, it's a short trip down Best st. to whats left of the original home of the Bills, War Memorial Stadium, where I  saw my first game, literally sitting behind a post. The field is now used for local schools sports.